Nature Reserve

Gironde is full of nature reserves; their unique and changing landscapes through the season will entrance you. Find the best addresses here and discover these nature pearls. 

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Teich Ornithological Reserve

Teich Ornithological Reserve A preserved natural space on the Arcachon Basin

Teich Ornithological Reserve Teich Ornithological Reserve

Le Teich

THE TEICH BIRD RESERVE Up close to wild birds The Teich Ornithological Reserve is a preserved natural space designed ...

Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park

Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park Closer, more responsible, more sustainable

Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park

Belin-Béliet

Welcome to the Southwest, between the Landes forest and the Arcachon Bay ! The Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural ...

The Valleys of the Leyre

The Valleys of the Leyre A natural gem to explore in Gironde

The Valleys of the Leyre The Valleys of the Leyre

Belin-Béliet

The valleys of the Leyre It is called "Leyre" in the Landes department, and "Eyre" in Gironde. This coastal river, ...

Plages océanes

Plages océanes

Plages océanes Plages océanes

La Teste-de-Buch

The ocean beaches of the Gironde stretch along the Atlantic coast from Pointe de Grave to the gates of ...

Pointe du Cap Ferret

Pointe du Cap Ferret

Pointe du Cap Ferret Pointe du Cap Ferret

Lège-Cap-Ferret

The peninsula which closes the Bassin d'Arcachon is an exceptional natural site. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean ...

Le banc d'Arguin

Le banc d'Arguin

Le banc d'Arguin Le banc d'Arguin

La Teste-de-Buch

The Banc d'Arguin is a sandbank that changes with the currents and tides. It is a first-rate ornithological site, ...

La Dune du Pilat

La Dune du Pilat

La Dune du Pilat La Dune du Pilat

Pyla-Sur-Mer

The Dune du Pilat is the largest dune in Europe and it is a must-see in Gironde. It is also very popular with ...

La réserve naturelle des Prés Salés d'Arès et de Lège-Cap-Ferret

La réserve naturelle des Prés Salés d'Arès et de Lège-Cap-Ferret

La réserve naturelle des Prés Salés d'Arès et  ... La réserve naturelle des Prés Salés d'Arès et  ...

Lège-Cap-Ferret

The Pres Salés Arès-Lège Nature Reserve is located at the entrance to the Cap-Ferret peninsula, in the Arcachon ...

L'Ile aux Oiseaux

L'Ile aux Oiseaux

L'Ile aux Oiseaux L'Ile aux Oiseaux

La Teste-de-Buch

At the heart of the Arcachon Bay, Île aux Oiseaux is aptly named. It is a very interesting ornithological site ...

Lac de Cazaux

Lac de Cazaux

Lac de Cazaux Lac de Cazaux

La Teste-de-Buch

The Lac de Cazaux is also called “Étang de Cazaux et de Sanguinet”. This large body of water has the ...

Réserve naturelle nationale de l'étang de Cousseau

Réserve naturelle nationale de l'étang de Cousseau

Réserve naturelle nationale de l'étang de Cousseau Réserve naturelle nationale de l'étang de Cousseau

Lacanau

Facing the ocean, at Lacanau Océan, the Etang de Cousseau National Nature Reserve is nestled between Lac d'Hourtin ...

Le Bassin d'Arcachon

Le Bassin d'Arcachon

Le Bassin d'Arcachon Le Bassin d'Arcachon

Arcachon

The Arcachon Basin is home to several natural sites that deserve to leave the seaside resort! These protected areas ...

Le canal du Porge

Le canal du Porge

Le canal du Porge Le canal du Porge

Le Porge

The Canal du Porge is also called the “Canal des Étangs”. It connects the Lacanau Pond to the Arcachon Basin. ...

Domaine de Saint-Brice

Domaine de Saint-Brice

Domaine de Saint-Brice Domaine de Saint-Brice

Arès

The Domaine de Saint-Brice is also called the Domaine des 3 eaux. Straddling the towns of Arès and ...